Sharp VL-NZ8S Precautions Dirty Video Heads, Using a Cleaning Tape Commercially Available

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Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

When the video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles),

Striped noise

Mosaic noise

•mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture. (see above illustration)

•playback pictures do not move.

•during playback, the whole screen becomes blue.

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

Available mode: TAPE-VCR

You can clean the video head with a commer- cially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

•Excessive use of the cleaning tape may cause damage to the video heads. Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully before using it.

•The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be used when the cleaning tape is in the camcorder.

•If the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately.

Causes of video head clogging

•High-temperature and high-humidity environ- ment

•A lot of dust in the air

•Damaged tape

•Worn tape

•Long-time use

•Dew formation

If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice.

1Insert a cleaning tape into the camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode.

•The video head cleaning screen appears.

3Press the SET button to begin video head cleaning.

•“NOW CLEANING” flashes during cleaning.

C L E A N I N G

N OW C L E A N I N G

S T A R T

ST O P

•After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays.

4Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press the SET button.

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Contents VL-NZ8S VL-NZ10S Upozornêní Opravu SMÍ Provádêt Pouze ODBORN„ Servis Power supply EspeciallyTrademarks Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackInserting a Cassette Inserting a CardEasy Camera Recording on Tape Tape PlaybackCard Recording Card PlaybackLock button Supplied Accessories Lens hood Hand strap Tripod adapterOptional Accessories Vii Do not aim the lens at the sunDew Formation ViiiPrecautions Dirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commercially AvailableAvailable mode TAPE-VCR Causes of video head cloggingContents Contents Digital Still Camera Features Appendix XiiOperationperation ReferencesReferences Part NamesPp , 60, 61 Operation ReferencesOperation References Pp , 32Pp , 47, 48 Quick Reference List TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeOn-screen Display Index CARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR modeAS S E T T E No TMemory ARD Battery PreparationAttaching and Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Powering the Camcorder From an AC Outlet PreparationRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Card Inserting a CardRemoving a Card Installing the Lithium Batteries Installing the Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Setting the Language Selecting the Language forOn-screen Display Changing the LanguageSetting the Area, Date and Time RE aT T I NG Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode When using the shoulder strap Only supplied with VL-NZ10Attaching the Straps Attaching the Lens HoodUsing the Lens Cap Tips on Recording PositionsHolding the camcorder Selecting the Camcorder Mode TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR mode Camcorder modesEasy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode To turn the power offAvailable mode To pause recordingZooming Auto FocusMacro Shots Basic Operations Camera RecordingRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining recording time indicatorRemaining Recording Time Display START/STOP button to begin recordingUsing Earphones Commercially available Basicasic OperationsOperationsVolume Control Video SearchStill Searching for a Scene Near the Current Tape PositionWatching Playback on a TV Basic Operations PlaybackAbout the S-video socket Removing the audio/video/S-video cable from the camcorderUsing the Menu Screens Useful FeaturesTo turn off the menu screen ExampleDisplaying the Recording Guide RE C GU I D E onTypes of Recording Guides Turning on the recording guideSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlyUsing the Zoom Microphone Only supplied with VL-NZ10 Useful features Camera RecordingSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode Mounting the Zoom MicrophoneTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakOOM M I C AU T O To cancel Gamma Brightness Compen- sation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel the gain-up function Gain-upQuick Return Edit SearchR E T URN S E a RC H Using Fade Mode To cancel Fade modeFade In and Fade Out To use Fade Out onlyStill Recording Mode Still RecordingSnap E F F Still Recording EffectsUsing Still Recording To cancel the still imageRecording a Still Life Wide Screen Digital Image Stabilization DISTo return to normal screen Self Recording More Information on Self RecordingRecording in LP Long Play Recording Mode To return to SP modeP E S P E E D L P To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Do F FTripod adapter socket Tripod socket Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Remo T E onTape Playback Functions with the Remote Control Useful Features PlaybackFrame Advance Reverse PlaybackPlayback Zoom with the Remote Control To cancel Playback ZoomDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording S P L a YTo cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback has no effect during still playback To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback FeaturesMultiple Strobe Playback UsefulCopying an Image from Tape to Card Multi F Rame of FUsing Playback Effect To cancel the playback effectPlayback Effects E F F E C T WI P ETo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackTypes of Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effect Advanced FeaturesDigital Picture Effects Types of Digital Picture EffectsTypes of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE E N E ME NU SP or TAdvanced Features Camera Recording Manual FocusSetting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode To return to Auto Focus modeAdjusting White Balance Types of White Balance settingsSelecting a White Balance setting Locking the White BalanceTo return to Auto Exposure mode Manual ExposureSetting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeFeatures Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsSituation Recommended Using the Time Code Time code appears when the OSD menu item is set to onDisplay format Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing RecordingEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394Audio Dubbing Feature Normal recording modeAudio Dubbing mode Microphone for Audio DubbingAdvanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing To cancel audio dubbingTo pause audio dubbing Selecting the Audio Playback Mode UD I OAudio 1+2 AudioConfiguring Software for PC Connection Installing the SoftwareConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System RequirementsUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderLanguage File name Perform the steps in Selecting a still Types of picture quality settings Picture quality Approx. number SettingSelecting the Picture Quality RE C MOD E E C OnomyTimer Digital Still Camera Features Card RecordingRecording with the Self Formatting a Card CameraDigitaligital Still CameraStillFeaturesCamera Features Available Operations during Full- screen DisplayTo cancel the protection setting Delete ProtectionDigital Still Camera Features Playback Deleting Stored ImagesDeleting One Stored Image Deleted images cannot be restored. Check Performing the procedure belowDeleting All Stored Images One operationSlide Show Playback To stop Slide Show PlaybackCopying an Image from Card to Tape Print Order About DpofAssigning Print Order to an Image To cancel the print order for an image To cancel the print order for all imagesAssigning Print Order to All Images Using a PC Card Adapter Commercially Available Transferring Data on Card to ComputerImage Folders and File Names Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight AppendixTime Zone Chart World ClockRE a London AppendixArea Table Area number Area name Countries or areasSetting the Confirmation Sounds Types of Confirmation Sound SettingsTo reset to standard time Selecting Summer TimeSetting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings H E R S Fault E X E C U T EUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingLighting Tips on good lightingDV Technology SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardDV and conventional video cassette tapes Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Appendix Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection VL-NZ10 Only To protect recordings against accidenPrecautions on handling MultiMediaCards Watch out for static electricityWatch out for condensation Your image dataAppendix SD Memory Card AC Adapter/Battery Charger Battery PackReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Extending battery pack life UseStorage Appendix Cleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad AC Adapter/Battery Charger Supplied AccessoryDemonstration Mode Cancelling Demo ModeEMO MOD E O F F EMO MOD E onBefore Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications AC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0334TAZZCamcorder MultiMediaCard Only supplied with VL-NZ10Sharp Corporation